... held beliefs that people have certain characteristics because of their membership in a particular group (Weiten & Lloyd, 2003). This study "Facing Stereotypes: A Case Study of Black Students on a White Campus" focuses on African Americans and their role as a minority in a predominantly white environment, i.e. the college campus. The study consisted of focus groups and selected individual interviews with academically successful black ... approach for gaining access to the personal experiences of the students. Two members of the research team were present at each focus group and individual...

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